GAME #20 10 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 25 ALL-AMERICANS | 11 SEC PLAYERS OF THE YEAR | 46 NBA DRAFT PICKS TENNESSEE (10-9, 3-4 SEC) 2016-17 » SCHEDULE & RECORD vs. #4/#4 KENTUCKY (17-2, 7-0 SEC) OVERALL RECORD: 10-9 JAN. 24 » THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA » KNOXVILLE, TENN. » 9 P.M. ET SEC 3-4 NON-CONFERENCE 7-5 THE MATCHUP HOME 6-3 AWAY 3-3 TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS KENTUCKY WILDCATS vs NEUTRAL 1-3 THE RECORD QUICK COMPARISON 77.8 ppg Points Per Game 92.9 ppg THE SCHEDULE 74.1 ppg Points Allowed Per Game 72.1 ppg DATE OPPONENT (TV) TIME/RESULT 37.4 rpg Rebounding Per Game 40.9 rpg N11 Chattanooga (SEC Network+) L, 82-69 36.1 rpg Rebounding Defense 35.2 rpg N15 Appalachian State (SEC Network) W, 103-94 N21 1-vs. #16 Wisconsin (ESPN2) L, 72-64 .442 Field Goal Pct. .499 N22 1-#13 Oregon (ESPN2) OT L, 69-65 .331 3-Point Pct. .359 UTSPORTS.COM UKATHLETICS.COM N23 1-Chaminade (ESPNU) W, 95-81 TENNESSEE QUICK FACTS KENTUCKY QUICK FACTS D3 Georgia Tech (SEC Network+) W, 81-58 Head Coach: Rick Barnes (Lenoir-Rhyne, 1977) Head Coach: John Calipari (Clarion State, 1982) D6 Presbyterian (SEC Network+) W, 90-50 Record at Tennessee: 25-28 / 2nd year Record at Kentucky: 234-49 / 8th year D11 at #7 North Carolina (ESPN) L, 73-71 D13 Tennessee Tech (SEC Network) W, 74-68 Career Record: 629-342 / 30th year Career Record: 637-187 / 25th year D15 Lipscomb (SEC Network+) W, 92-77 Points Leader: Robert Hubbs III (14.7 ppg, 11th in SEC) Points Leader: Malik Monk (21.7 ppg, 1st in SEC) D18 2-vs. #8 Gonzaga (ESPN2) L, 86-76 Rebounds Leader: Grant Williams (5.5 rpg) Rebounds Leader: Bam Adebayo (6.9 rpg, 5th in SEC) D22 at ETSU (My VLT/ESPN3) W, 72-68 Assists Leader: Lamonté Turner (3.1 apg) Assists Leader: De’Aaron Fox (6.0 apg, 1st in SEC) D29 at Texas A&M* (SEC Network) W, 73-63 J3 Arkansas* (SEC Network) L, 82-78 107 YEARS | 177 MILES | 220 MEETINGS J7 at #24 Florida* (ESPN2) L, 83-70 J11 South Carolina* (SEC Network) L, 70-60 J14 at Vanderbilt* (SEC Network) W, 87-75 THE SERIES RIGHT NOW A WIN WOULD... J17 at Ole Miss* (SEC Network) L, 80-69 J21 Mississippi State* (SEC Network) W, 91-74 Overall: Kentucky leads, 152-68 Tennessee will visit Kentucky Even the Vols’ SEC record at J24 #4 Kentucky* (ESPN) 9 p.m. In Knoxville: UK leads, 52-48 on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. .500 (4-4). J28 3-Kansas State (ESPN2) 2 p.m. In Lexington: UK leads, 89-16 This is Tennessee’s sixth game Give Tennessee its first victory J31 at Auburn* (SEC Network) 9 p.m. against an AP top-25 opponent this season over a ranked Neutral Sites: UK leads, 11-4 this season. opponent (currently 0-5). F4 at Mississippi State* (SEC Network) 3:30 p.m. F8 Ole Miss* (SEC Network) 6:30 p.m. Current Streak: Kentucky has According to the Sagarin Mark the 19th time an unranked won one F11 Georgia* (ESPNU) 4 p.m. Ratings, Tennessee’s strength- Tennessee team has beaten a F14 at Kentucky* (ESPN) 7 p.m. ranked Kentucky squad. Last Meeting: Kentucky won, of-schedule ranks seventh in F18 Missouri* (SEC Network) 1 p.m. 80-70, in Lexington 2/18/16 the country. Give the Vols a two-game win F22 Vanderbilt* (SEC Network) 6:30 p.m. Barnes vs. Kentucky: 2-3 Tennessee’s 13.3 offensive streak against Kentucky in F25 at South Carolina* (SEC Network) 1 p.m. rebounds per game in SEC play Knoxville. Barnes vs. Calipari: 3-3 rank second in the conference. M1 at LSU* (SEC Network) 7 p.m. M4 Alabama* (SEC Network) 1 p.m. M8-12 4-SEC Tournament PROBABLE STARTERS Schedule Key Tennessee Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Other 1-Maui Jim Maui Invitational (Lahaina, Maui); G 0 Jordan Bone 6-1 173 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. 8.0 1.2 3.0 apg 2-Battle on Broadway (Nashville, Tenn.); 3-SEC/Big G 23 Jordan Bowden 6-3 180 Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. 8.3 2.8 .329 3FG% 12 Challenge; 4-SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.) G 3 Robert Hubbs III 6-5 207 Sr. Newbern, Tenn. 14.7 4.9 .514 FG% *Southeastern Conference Game F 2 Grant Williams 6-5 234 Fr. Charlotte, N.C. 10.8 5.5 2.0 bpg F 11 Kyle Alexander 6-10 218 So. Milton, Ontario 3.6 3.7 1.1 bpg All Times Eastern; Opponent Rankings are AP Kentucky Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Other Are you viewing these game notes on a G 0 De’Aaron Fox 6-3 187 Fr. Houston, Texas 16.2 4.8 6.0 apg wifi-enabled mobile device? If so, click G 13 Isaiah Briscoe 6-3 210 So. Newark, N.J. 14.3 4.2 .367 3FG% on any game’s score above to view the G 5 Malik Monk 6-3 200 Fr. Lepanto, Ark. 21.7 2.4 .414 3FG% video highlights from that contest. F2 3 Wenyen Gabriel 6-9 213 Fr. Manchester, N.H. 6.2 6.1 .483 FG% F 3 Edrice “Bam” Adebayo 6-10 260 Fr. Little Washington, N.C. 13.1 6.9 3.1 orpg EXPERIENCE THE ACTION TV RADIO NATIONAL RADIO ONLINE/MOBILE ESPN Vol Network Westwood One UTsports.com Brent Musburger (PxP) Bob Kesling (PxP) John Sadak (PxP) Free audio stream only Sean Farnham (analyst) Jon Crispin (analyst) Bert Bertelkamp (analyst) WatchESPN.com Kaylee Hartung (reporter) Jason Horowitz (host) Bo Garrett (producer) Tim Berry (engineer) Mike Dodson (producer) Free video stream 2016-17 TENNESSEE BASKETBALL | UTSPORTS.COM | @VOL_HOOPS TENNESSEE BASKETBALL INSIDE TENNESSEE QUICK FACTS THE BASICS Location: Knoxville, Tenn. Founded: 1794 Conference: Southeastern Enrollment: 28,052 Colors: Orange & White Nickname: Volunteers Mascot: Smokey Band: Pride of the Southland University President: Dr. Joe DiPietro Knoxville Chancellor: Dr. Jimmy G. Cheek Faculty Representative: Dr. Donald Bruce Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics: Dave Hart Athletic Department Phone: 865-974-1220 Ticket Office Phone: 1-800-332-VOLS (8657) COURT FACTS Thompson-Boling Arena Capacity: 21,678 Record in Arena: 349-125 (.736), 30th season Largest Crowd: 25,610 vs. Kentucky (1/21/89) at current capacity: 22,326 vs. Gonzaga (1/7/09) Front Row (L-R): Kwe Parker, Lamonté Turner, Shembari Phillips, Robert Hubbs III, Detrick Mostella (no longer with the team), Brad Woodson, Jordan Bone, Jacob Fleschman; Back Row (L-R): Lucas Campbell, Jalen Johnson, John Fulkerson, Kyle Alexander, Lew Evans, Admiral Schofield, Grant Williams, Jordan Bowden MEDIA INFORMATION SCHOLARSHIP ROSTER & QUICK NOTES No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown | Previous School CREDENTIALS 11 Kyle Alexander F 6-10 218 So. Milton, Ontario, Canada | Orangeville Prep Outlets interested in obtaining credentials to cover Tennessee basketball home games must apply for Note: The tallest player on Tennessee’s roster, this Canadian sophomore has been playing hoops for only four years credentials via Sports Systems. 0 Jordan Bone G 6-1 173 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. | The Ensworth School Note: In-state freshman PG missed nine non-conf games with an injury; scored a season-high 23 points at Vandy (1/14) Link: www.sportssystems.com/clients/seccredentials/ 23 Jordan Bowden G 6-3 180 Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. | 22 Feet Academy (S.C.) Applications for single-game credentials should Note: Knoxville native has started UT’s last 18 games; was named SEC Freshman of the Week on Dec. 12 be submitted at least one week in advance of the 21 Lew Evans F 6-7 235 RS-Sr. Salt Lake City, Utah | Utah State game(s) one plans to cover. Note: Barnes’ first-ever graduate transfer is the only active Vol with playing experience in the NCAA Tournament COVERING PRACTICE 10 John Fulkerson F 6-7 203 Fr. Kingsport, Tenn. | The Christ School (N.C.) Only select Tennessee basketball practices are open Note: Left-handed freshman started six games but is out for at least six weeks with a right elbow injury to the media. Contact basketball SID Tom Satkowiak 3 Robert Hubbs III G 6-5 207 Sr. Newbern, Tenn. | Dyer County HS ([email protected]) for dates and times. See Note: UT’s top returning scorer from last season leads team this year in scoring (14.7 ppg) Page 255 of the Tennessee Media Guide for specific 13 Jalen Johnson G 6-5 177 Fr. Durham, N.C. | Wesleyan Christian Academy practice coverage guidelines. Note: Freshman swingman has great length and athleticism but will redshirt this season to get stronger WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCES 12 Kwe Parker G 6-0 181 Fr. Fayetteville, N.C. | Wesleyan Christian Academy During SEC play, Rick Barnes hosts weekly media Note: True freshman PG is averaging 9.3 minutes in 16 appearances and is averaging 1.1 assists per game press conferences in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital 25 Shembari Phillips G 6-3 192 So. Atlanta, Ga. | Wheeler HS Studio. Lunch for attendees is provided in the Media Note: One of the team’s best perimeter defenders, his 36 total assists this season are second-most on the squad Relations office. 5 Admiral Schofield F 6-5 238 So. Zion, Ill. | Zion-Benton Township HS SEC COACHES TELECONFERENCE Note: Focused on being an elite rebounder in his second season; logged first career double-double at Florida (1/7) This season’s SEC coaches teleconferences are 1 Lamonté Turner G 6-0 187 RS-Fr.